The care plan for a child with disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) includes:
a. hospitalization at the first sign of bleeding.
b. teaching the child relaxation techniques for pain control.
c. management in the intensive care unit.
d. provision of adequate hydration to prevent complications.
C
The child with DIC is seriously ill and needs to be monitored in an intensive care unit. Relaxation techniques and pain control are not high priorities for the child with DIC. The child with DIC is seriously ill and needs to be monitored in an intensive care unit. Hydration is not the major concern for the child with DIC.
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